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Can I wear resort clothing in the dead of winter?

You better! If you, like me, pre-ordered your resort wardrobe with no vacation plans, or for lack of self-control cannot resist the tropical prints and bright colors featured on something clearly designed to be worn in St. Barth, you need to get creative.

Luckily, I am just that. Today, I paired this Jonathan Saunders resort crop top that I brought on Moda Operandi with black high waisted J Brand jeans, a black Proenza Schouler jacket, and black-and-white creepers.

The key to wearing something this seasonal is to mix it with a more neutral palette. In my case, black, but nudes and whites will achieve the same effect. You don't want to wear a full look that is intended for a tropical location when a polar vortex is suppressing the thermostat. Pick your standout item and use that as a base to build the rest of your look. It can be a shoe, a skirt or a dress, but remember to layer up and acknowledge the season you're in, not the season you wish you were in.